How far is Park Ridge, IL from Matteson, IL?

The driving distance from Park Ridge, IL to Matteson, IL is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.64 mi
01h 01m
Flight
35.65 mi
57.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.65 mi
Kilometers
57.38 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.64 mi
Kilometers
70.23 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Matteson
Thu, Oct 15, 1:29 PM CDT
Return by in Park Ridge
Thu, Oct 15, 2:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park Ridge
2026-10-15T12:28
Arrive Matteson
Thu, Oct 15, 1:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Park Ridge
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Willow Springs
IL

Village in Illinois, United States of America

From Park Ridge
21.8 mi
00h 30m
To Matteson
21.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Park Ridge and Matteson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge and Matteson.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue

    28 m · 6 sec · North Greenwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Touhy Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Touhy Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Des Plaines River Road

    56 m · 4 sec · South Des Plaines River Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 South: Indiana

    2265 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    11.5 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

    2529 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    10.6 mi · 17 min · Cicero Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Governors Highway

    761 ft · 18 sec · Governors Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Governors Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Park Ridge and Matteson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
28.3 mi · 65%
Cicero Avenue
10.6 mi · 24%
West Touhy Avenue
1.49 mi · 3%
Lincoln Highway
1.01 mi · 2%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 2%
IL 50 South
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

11.5 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow Springs
00h 30m from Park Ridge
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Park Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Matteson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Park Ridge to Matteson?

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Willow Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Park Ridge and 21.8 miles from Matteson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Park Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Matteson.

Stop Ideas Near Willow Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Willow Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willow Springs.

RAIL

Summit

7 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

8 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

24 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Naperville

24 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Park Ridge and Matteson. Straight-line distance: 35.65 mi (57.38 km).

Park Ridge

#1 Park Ridge

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population36,514
Coordinates42.0111400, -87.8406200
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Matteson

#2 Matteson

Village in United States of America

Population19,322
Coordinates41.5039200, -87.7131000
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Ridge (-87.84062, 42.01114)
End: Matteson (-87.7131, 41.50392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.83 L · about $7.18
Round trip
$14.37
3.08 gal · 11.66 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $7.18 $14.37
Mid-grade $5.29 $8.15 $16.30
Premium $5.84 $8.99 $17.98
Diesel $6.57 $10.12 $20.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Park Ridge and Matteson. The current time is 12:28:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.